The only downside is that it is in the preservation district.

If you're eligible for a Solo 401k, there are plenty of benefits this plan offers above a self-directed IRA or IRA LLC structure.Depending on the intended use of the property (as well as management and any rehab and maintenance), a self-directed IRA may be a good choice because it will preserve your retirement funds allowing you to avoid taxes and penalties and continuing to defer taxes on the investment.Most people will cringe a bit when they hear mention of a distribution of retirement funds to purchase a home, especially if this is an early distribution.

In my town, the cops work pretty closely with the Neighborhood Preservation and Serious Crimes units - so if there is a property that is regularly getting reported, the regular uniformed cops are going to automatically involve code enforcement, and if they suspect drug activity they are going to get the narc guys involved.

Sure, the old way lacked the message getting preserved upon acceptance of the colleague request, and it also would be nice to get an email or PM notification that the colleague request was accepted.

I am really thinking of making a bet to preserve my capital.

They're a property preservation company, they don't own it or have any control over the sale. 

So far I have not had any recuring problems with this approach.If you have ever used a wood preservative product that was green, it is because of the copper content.

Oregon residents who meet the qualification requirements are now able to receive $20,000 to assist with foreclosure prevention due to the expansion of a new foreclosure prevention program – the Loan Preservation Assistance (LPA) program.The program, which started in a few cities throughout Oregon, is now available statewide and is intended to assist over 2,000 struggling homeowners throughout the state.Here is an article that has more information: "Foreclosure Rates Decline as Foreclosure Prevention Programs Expand" - http://www.bankforeclosuressale.com/wp/article-10254046.html

I dealt with a VA I have where the property preservation company took the neighbors trailer thinking it was the previous foreclosed owners.

My main concern is 'capital preservation' and to make sure that I am not dragged into unnecessary litigation...